cooling question

[Roverforever]

hey guys,

i am new here and i have a question about the cooling system of my 260 (75 V8 nr613)

when the car run idle for then minutes from cold and i open the expansion tank the water comes out it
when I run for 100miles the mornig after there is a still a bit pressure on the tank
is that normal for these cars?

my other one (a Rover 827) does not have these symptoms

thanks

[AndyG]

Make sure the header tank is filled just below the vertical fins. Look in the hole after removing the cap and you will see them about 3" down.

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[Roverforever]

my account is'nt able to open these...

do other V8's also warm quick up an after a short time idle already pressure on the system?

[Roverforever]

Cause my car had now done 15000 miles,i hope the headgasket is'nt gone....

[Herman]

Hi and Welcome

For starters, never open the expansion cap after the engine has run for a while. As you found, even after 10 mins. idle from cold there is already enough pressure on the system. Imagine what would happen if the coolant is 90 degrees

There will always be a little residual pressure after the car has been run, even if left overnight.
It is a closed system. As mentioned make sure the fluid level is ok and not too high.

[Roverforever]

i go check the level tommorow first thing....
but you think the head gasket will be ok?

[AndyG]

my account is'nt able to open these...

do other V8's also warm quick up an after a short time idle already pressure on the system?

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Mine is up to temp after less than 2 miles at 30 mph (in town)

[AndyG]

............
but you think the head gasket will be ok?

Yes...................

[Roverforever]

were i find the list?

cause when i will open the questions,
i recieve:

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